Leadership
The Economist: The nightmare of a Trump-Putin deal leaves Europe in shock
At an emergency meeting in Paris there are splits on sending troops to Ukraine.
Key topics:
- Europe excluded from US-Russia Ukraine talks, raising security concerns.
- Leaders divided on deploying troops; US support seen as crucial.
- Germany open to debt-financed defense spending, boosting EU capabilities.
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From The Economist, published under licence. The original article can be found on www.economist.com
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